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Cam chain and tensioner

Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 9:43 pm
by Moneypit
The 1275 metro engine in the Midas rattles a bit. Tonight , with the top down, it was kind of loud to the point of annoying.I could just turn the radio up ;) (cheapest and quickest short term solution) but think I'd best sort it before something terminal occurs. I reackon it's the timing chain and/or tensioner.It looks an easy enough job with the engine in but was just wondering if anybody has any hints or tips?Many thanks
Dave

Re: Cam chain and tensioner

Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 9:47 pm
by max midas
Tappets?
A lot easier to check than the chain tensioner. :)

Re: Cam chain and tensioner

Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 9:55 pm
by Moneypit
Checked the tappets when I first got it , all fine but thanks for the suggestion.

Re: Cam chain and tensioner

Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 10:02 pm
by wolfie
I'm with a minispares belt, partly down to less harmonic noise but also cos I'm installing megajolt so I dont want want any problems with chain stretch